SJR3,1,11Relating to: the life and public service of Carl W. Thompson.

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Whereas, Carl W. Thompson was born on March 15, 1914, in Washington, D.C., 3and died on September 19, 2002, in Stoughton, Wisconsin; and

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Whereas, he graduated from Stoughton High School in 1932; and

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Whereas, he earned a B.S. degree in economics from the University of 6Wisconsin-Madison in 1936, an LL.B degree in 1939, and a J.D. degree in 1966; and

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Whereas, Mr. Thompson married Marian L. Foster on October 3, 1942; and

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Whereas, he served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II in 9military intelligence from 1942 to 1946; and

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Whereas, following his discharge from the U.S. Army, Mr. Thompson 11established a law practice in Stoughton; and

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Whereas, he began his government career as an alderman on the Stoughton 13City Council; and

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Whereas, Mr. Thompson ran as a Democratic candidate for governor in 1948 15and 1950; and

SJR3,2,21Whereas, he was a presidential elector in 1948 and served as Democratic 2national committeeman from 1949 to 1956; and

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Whereas, Mr. Thompson was first elected to the Wisconsin assembly in 1952, 4and served in the 1953 to 1957 sessions; and

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Whereas, he was subsequently elected to the Wisconsin senate in 1959 to fill the 6unexpired term of Gaylord Nelson, and served until 1984; and

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Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, Mr. Thompson was known for his 8dedication to human rights and civil liberties; and

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Whereas, Mr. Thompson retired from the Wisconsin legislature in 1984, after 10having served 32 years; and

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Whereas, after his retirement, Mr. Thompson served as a commissioner on the 12Labor and Industry Review Commission for 6 years; now, therefore, be it

SJR3,2,1613Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the 14Wisconsin legislature commend the devoted public service that Carl W. Thompson 15contributed to this state and his community, express their sorrow at his death, and 16extend their condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further